Additive

AEROSIL® R 816

AEROSIL® R 816 is a fumed silica after-treated with hexadecylsilane.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • good incorporation to WBC
  • weakly hydrophobic
  • especially developed for WBC

Technical data

carbon content
0.9 - 1.8 %
loss on drying
<1.0 %
pH-value
4.0 - 5.5
SiO2 content
>99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
170 - 210 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 60 g/l

Properties

Anti-settling
3/5
Anti-sagging
4/5
Corrosion resistance
1/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 1.0 - 2.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances.